Syria came within a matter of centimetres of making the next qualifying stage of the FIFA World Cup as they lost 2-1 to Australia in the second leg of their play-off. Omar Al Soma’s free-kick came back off the post in the last minute of extra-time in Sydney as Syria searched for an equaliser and […]

The increase in residential developments in Dubai could outpace the city’s population growth, leading to oversupply and a drop in property prices. That’s according to the latest report from real estate firm, JLL, which says that up to 80,000 new units could be delivered by the end of 2019. Asma Dakkak, Research Manager at JLL, […]

A new training programme has been launched in the UAE to help combat the stigma surrounding depression, anxiety and stress. Mental Health First Aid teaches people how to act in an emergency situation and ways to support a colleague, friend or family. Briar Jacques is a counselling psychologist at The LightHouse Arabia. Listen

The Boston Celtics strong pre-season form continued with a 113-96 win over the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday morning. The revamped Celtics eased to the win despite star players Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward and Al Horford all watching from the bench. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks remain winless as they prepare for next week’s start of the […]

Online registration for Value Added Tax is now open. The Federal Tax Authority says that companies with supplies and imports exceeding AED 375,000 a year must register before VAT is implemented on January 1, 2018. The 5 per cent tax on things such as electronics, cars and eating out is being brought in as the […]